In a world dominated by the information economy, it’s perhaps easy to assume that ‘unicorns’ (businesses that achieve that elusive billion dollar valuation) can only be found in the realm of apps, software and platforms. The truth however, is that the economy of things (engineering, manufacturing and production) is very much alive and kicking. From aerospace to biotechnology and from consumer goods to electronics, the spirit of invention is being empowered by technology to create…